Capital: Astana Currency: KZT Continental — very cold winters (especially Astana) and warm summers

Studying Medicinein Kazakhstan.

The largest Central Asian country, with modern universities in Almaty and Astana. Winters are long and cold; students should budget for winter clothing and heating in private housing.

Degree awarded: MD (Doctor of Medicine, MBBS-equivalent)

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DEL → NQZ

Astana, Kazakhstan

Time to destination4h 00m

Typical journey about 4 hours including connections · illustration

Course length: 6 years
Teaching language: English
Journey from India: About 4 hours
Universities: 2 in Med Fly

Arrivals

Cities and Monthly Living Costs

Student averages in local currency, converted at rates dated 5 Oct 2026.

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Mountains above Almaty with clouds below the peaks

ALAAlmaty

The largest city, set against the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains.

Monthly essentials₹23,970

Living costs in Almaty
Groceries and mealsFood	KZT 95,000 / month	₹16,150
Phone, utilities and personal costsLiving	KZT 40,000 / month	₹6,800
Shared flat rent (instead of hostel)Living · only if not in hostel	KZT 1,80,000 / month	₹30,600
Local transport passTransport	KZT 6,000 / month	₹1,020
One return flight per yearFlights	₹38,000 / year	₹38,000

Monthly essentials: the monthly items above, excluding rent for students living off campus.

NQZAstana

The planned capital, newer infrastructure and the coldest winters on this list.

Monthly essentials₹23,375

Living costs in Astana
Groceries and mealsFood	KZT 90,000 / month	₹15,300
Phone, utilities and personal costsLiving	KZT 42,000 / month	₹7,140
Shared flat rent (instead of hostel)Living · only if not in hostel	KZT 1,70,000 / month	₹28,900
Local transport passTransport	KZT 5,500 / month	₹935
One return flight per yearFlights	₹41,000 / year	₹41,000

Monthly essentials: the monthly items above, excluding rent for students living off campus.

On the ground

Practical Life

Food

Indian restaurants in Almaty and Astana; most campuses offer self-catering kitchens.

Safety

Large, well-serviced cities. Winter conditions are the main day-to-day safety consideration.

Visa

A student visa or residence permit is normally applied for after an admission letter is issued. Requirements, fees and processing times change — confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before applying.

Climate

Continental — very cold winters (especially Astana) and warm summers.

Currency exchange

1 KZT₹0

Rate used for every rupee figure on this page, dated 5 Oct 2026. Banks and exchange shops will differ.

Baseline eligibility

PCB aggregate 50% (general), 40% (reserved categories)
NEET-UG: qualifying result required
Minimum age 17 by 31 December of the admission year
English: passed in Class 12

Demo rule mirroring commonly cited minimums for Indian students studying medicine abroad (PCB aggregate, NEET qualification, English, minimum age). Not verified — read the current NMC regulations.

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Universities in Kazakhstan

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Kok-Tobe Medical University

Almaty, Kazakhstan

6 years
English
February 2027

Tuition / year: ₹4.6 L
Est. total, full course: ₹56.7 L

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Yesil Medical Academy

Astana, Kazakhstan

6 years
English
February 2027

Tuition / year: ₹4.2 L
Est. total, full course: ₹55.4 L

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Groceries and mealsFood

KZT 95,000 / month

₹16,150

Phone, utilities and personal costsLiving

KZT 40,000 / month

₹6,800

Shared flat rent (instead of hostel)Living · only if not in hostel

KZT 1,80,000 / month

₹30,600

Local transport passTransport

KZT 6,000 / month

₹1,020

One return flight per yearFlights

₹38,000 / year

₹38,000

Groceries and mealsFood

KZT 90,000 / month

₹15,300

Phone, utilities and personal costsLiving

KZT 42,000 / month

₹7,140

Shared flat rent (instead of hostel)Living · only if not in hostel

KZT 1,70,000 / month

₹28,900

Local transport passTransport

KZT 5,500 / month

₹935

One return flight per yearFlights

₹41,000 / year

₹41,000